Overview
The State Of Vermont is looking for a senior professional level Financial Manager to work with the maintenance, review and reconciliation of financial records to ensure compliance with accepted accounting principles and standards. May serve as a senior expert in a specific fiscal program and perform highly complex and specialized fiscal analysis or auditing. The incumbent will have responsibility for all fiscal operations for the Division of the Blind and Visually Impaired, as well as other federal programs within DAIL, may supervise professional and technical accounting personnel, perform senior professional work in the maintenance of accounting and financial records, or perform functional supervision over multiple complex accounting functions. Analyzes financial reports, programs, costs, payments and/or accounting processes. Responsibility for specific complex fiscal functions (budget development, sub-recipient audits, federal program fiscal administration). Duties are performed under the general supervision of a Financial Director.
Examples Of Work
Budget development for major programs, an office or moderate sized department, or assists with budget development in a larger department. May serve as the budget officer or analyst for a large and complex budget. Prepares monthly financial reports. Responsible for department level internal control systems. Performs cost analysis. Supervises posting, balancing and reconciling accounting records. Directs the input of financial data into computerized systems. Prepares financial statements, summaries and reports for review. Prepares agency or department accounting and financial records. Prepares payroll and personnel related documents. Maintains agency records and filing systems. May supervise a staff of employees in the maintenance of accounting and financial records such as budgeting, payroll and auditing. Performs functional supervision over two or more complex accounting activities such as: compilation and analysis of complex data for federal reports, reconciliation of benefits accounts, processing payment for contractual services requiring utilization of cost distribution formulas, coordination systems for multiple offices or departments, analysis of accounting initiatives. Analyzes and distributes multi-program costs to appropriate funds. Tracks expenditures through electronic systems. Prepares journal vouchers for the transfer of funds. Serves as the liaison with federal agencies, other state departments, or local community partners. In the area of federal grants, may: develop and implement financial guidelines for state programs; provide guidance and assistance in the grant process; monitor grants, prepare and submit financial reports, sub-recipient monitoring. Performs related duties as assigned.
Who May Apply
This position, Financial Manager I (Job Requisition #48730), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Linda.Ducharme@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Environmental Factors
Work is performed in a standard office setting.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting or a bachelor's degree in any discipline that includes or is supplemented by 20 credit hours in accounting AND two (2) years or more of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience which has included experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.
OR
Bachelor's degree in any discipline AND four (4) years or more of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience which has included experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.
OR
Associate's degree AND six (6) years or more of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience which has included experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.
OR
High School diploma AND eight (8) years or more of professional level accounting, budgeting, fiscal auditing, fiscal analysis, federal program fiscal administration or other professional level fiscal operations experience which has included experience managing programs, funding sources or staff.
OR
One year as a Financial Administrator III with the State of Vermont.
OR
Certification as a CPA.
For some positions preference may be given to applicants with supervisory or management experience.
Special Requirements
For some positions experience working with the VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system) may be required.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
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